Whether you're having it, thinking about it, scared about it or an old hand at it you're very welcome to join in our group.

We have so many ladies posting on here, all at different stages of treatment and success that very rarely does a question go unanswered. Feel free to create posts to satisfy your queries or just to share your news/frustrations/experiences.

We hope you find some support and friendship amongst our friendly little group - it's a fab bunch of ladies!

Before posting we ask that you read these guidelines and follow at all times.

Firstly are the BC Community Guidelines http://www.babycentre.co.uk/community/guidelines

Secondly, in order to ensure the board is an environemnt that all members are happy to post and read in we ask that you stick to the following new thread guidance....

NEW THREADS AND QUESTIONS

Any questions related to treatment can be posted on the main IVF board.

For ladies who are successful and get your much longed for BFP, please feel free to do a BFP post and share your fab news with everyone.

Once you have your BFP please post all pregnancy/BFP questions on IVF pregnancy, Birth and babies, this is inclusive of any new threads and also within existing threads such as cycle buddy posts.

The IVF Pregnancy, Birth and Babies is different from birth boards all the ladies there have been through IVF so will understand your worries so don't feel nervous about posting there.

Firstly, a lot members of this board have yet to experience a pregnancy therefore are not in a position to offer advice on early pregnancy symptoms and miscarriage and what steps to take.

Secondly, sadly not all of the ladies on this board will be successful with their cycles, and find it very difficult to read questions related to a pregnancy when they may be struggling with their journey, wether that is still waiting for treatment to start or having just experienced a bfn.

It may seem at times we are being cruel, especially when the questions may be miscarriage related, however in order to keep all members of the board happy we cannot have any grey areas. If this guidance isn't followed your post will be deleted and you will be directed to these guidelines.

We are doing our best to keep this a board where all our members feel happy and supported, and that means we are working at ensuring there are the most appropriate groups available to you to support you, so please try to use the best group for your topic - a list of all available IVF groups can be found here

Again, the following will not be tolerated and will be immediately deleted and you will be directed to these guidelines.

Do NOT make negative comments about a named hospital / consultant / PCT etc.

Not only is this against BC guidelines, but you are also putting yourself at risk , there have been instances in the past where the authority or consultant has threatened to bring a court case against the individual for their post – We do not want this happen to you!

Do not forget you have the option of private messaging members related to clinics, or posting without naming clinics.

Any questions about the above, please contact one of the board admins who will be more then happy to help.

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